Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas

Phillip Lee Dunn

Phillip Lee Dunn

Feb 5, 2019

Phillip Lee Dunn, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

Mr. Dunn was born in Montgomery County on November 21, 1951, to Howard and Mitchel Cagle Dunn. He was a retired textile fixer and was a veteran of the NC National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Harry Ellis Grant

Harry Ellis Grant

Feb 5, 2019

Star - Harry Ellis Grant, age 72, known to his family and friends as "Skip", passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurs

Skip was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on February 28, 1946, to John Joseph and Ruth Moshimer Grant, Sr. He was a graduate of New Lebanon Central High School, was a pipe fitter at Sterling...

Judy Lee  Colville

Judy Lee Colville

Feb 4, 2019

Star - Judy Lee Clark McNeill Colville, age 67, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at her home.

Ms. Colville was born in Salem, New Hampshire on October 9, 1951, to Alton Arthur and Elizabeth Bagnell Harty Clark. She was a retired hosiery mill employee.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim McNeill Greene and...

Earl Frederick Valley, Jr.

Earl Frederick Valley, Jr.

Feb 2, 2019

Star - Earl Frederick Valley, Jr., age 62, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Mr. Valley was born in Onslow County on September 4, 1956, to Earl Frederick and Alma Lucille Morton Valley, Sr. He was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by one daughter, Brandy Davis, of Star; sisters, Lynn Bullard of Troy and...

Jayola Camic Alcorn

Jayola Camic Alcorn

Feb 1, 2019

Troy - Jayola Camic Alcorn, age 73, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

Mrs. Alcorn was born in Mercer County, Kentucky on November 24, 1945 to J. T. and Ethel Marie Peavler Camic. She was a member of Dover Baptist Church and was a retired clothing store secretary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Michael Wade Sanders

Michael Wade Sanders

Jan 28, 2019

Biscoe - Michael Wade Sanders, age 57, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019, at his home.

Mr. Sanders was born in Montgomery County on April 23, 1961, to Carlie and Dorothy Lee Davis Sanders. He was a former logger and truck driver.

He is survived by his parents, Carlie and Dorothy Lee Davis Sanders, of Biscoe; and brother, Kenneth Reid Sanders of Troy,

The family will...

Owen Carter Greene

Owen Carter Greene

Jan 28, 2019

Candor - Owen Carter Greene, age 6, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 28, 2019, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

Owen was born in Stanly County on June 19, 2012, to his parents, Jeremy and Amber Greene. He was a first-grade student at Uwharrie Charter Academy Elementary School. He was his father's buddy and his mama's...

R. Darrell  Bennett

R. Darrell Bennett

Jan 26, 2019

Biscoe - Russell Darrell Bennett, age 52, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice And Palliative Care in Pinehurst.

Darrell was born in Richmond County on April 25, 1966, to Russell Jones and Pearl Joyce Blackmon Bennett. He was employed as a cook.

He is survived by sisters, Vickie Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Eagle Springs, Sherry Bennett of...

Albert Edward Higdon

Albert Edward Higdon

Jan 23, 2019

Star - Albert Edward Higdon, age 82, formerly of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Mr. Higdon was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 15, 1936, to Albert Edward and Katie Higdon. He was retired from Cyclone Roofing in Matthews where he was a supervisor for many years and was an avid golfer.

In...

Shirley Ann Freeman

Shirley Ann Freeman

Jan 23, 2019

Troy - Shirley Ann Freeman, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at her residence.

Mrs. Freeman was born in Montgomery County on September 14, 1941, to Cecil W. and Edith Inez Twitty Freeman. She was a retired hosiery mill employee and a member of New Birth Church of the Living God in Biscoe.

In addition to her parents, she...

William Frederick Staples

William Frederick Staples

Jan 22, 2019

Star - William Frederick "Fred" Staples, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his home.

Mr. Staples was born in Lynchburg, VA, on January 4, 1940, to Willie Lewis and Ruby Arina Bragg Staples. He was retired from the Foundry, where he worked in the Maintenance Department.  He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during...

Sherman Willard Krake

Sherman Willard Krake

Jan 21, 2019

Biscoe - Sherman W. Krake, age 87, formerly of New London, WI went to his Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Sherman was born in New London, WI, on March 16, 1931, to his parents, Luther and Emma Rousseau Krake. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a well driller and built grain elevators for...

Faye Carolyn Greene

Faye Carolyn Greene

Jan 17, 2019

Asheboro - Faye Carolyn Greene, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst with her loved ones present.

Faye was born in Montgomery County on December 25, 1950 to Clayton Greene and Lolene Bowman Greene.  She graduated from East Montgomery High School in 1969 and UNC Pembroke in 1976.  She earned her Master’s Degree...

Paul Edward Hussey, Sr.

Paul Edward Hussey, Sr.

Jan 12, 2019

Biscoe - Paul Edward Hussey, Sr., age 90, grew up in the Moore County area of Robbins, NC. As a young man, he developed a love for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.

Paul enlisted in the Army as a young man and was very proud of his military service for his country. He became a Staff...

Jimmy Lee Davis

Jimmy Lee Davis

Jan 10, 2019

Candor - Jimmy Lee Davis, age 84, formerly of Albemarle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.

Mr. Davis was born in Montgomery County on October 2, 1934, to Paul Edward and Mary Elizabeth Green Davis. He was a master custom cabinetmaker by trade and his finished work can...

Coy Alvis Jackson

Coy Alvis Jackson

Jan 8, 2019

Biscoe - Coy Alvis Jackson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his home

Mr. Jackson was born in Montgomery County on March 22, 1920, to William Franklin and Lanora Elizabeth Leach Jackson. He was retired from Springs Inc Aileen Plant and was a member of Biscoe Presbyterian Church. He loved gardening and was an avid baseball...

Calla Jewel Chrisco Hussey

Calla Jewel Chrisco Hussey

Jan 3, 2019

Star - Calla Jewel Chrisco Hussey, age 86, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.

Mrs. Hussey was born in Moore County on July 9, 1932, to Vernon Theodore and Gladys Presnell Chrisco. She was a wonderful homemaker, a life-long and faithful member of Star United Methodist Church and...

Sherry Ann  Smith

Sherry Ann Smith

Dec 29, 2018

Biscoe - Sherry Ann Smith, age 53, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at her home.

Miss Smith was born in Mecklenburg County on September 26, 1965. She was a LPN.

She is survived by her mother, Rebecca Bagley Gibbs, of Troy; sister, B.J. Callicutt and husband, Dustin, of Troy; niece, Harper Callicutt and nephew, Keighan Marshall.

A memorial service will be held...

James Clayton "J.C."  Williams

James Clayton "J.C." Williams

Dec 22, 2018

Biscoe - James Clayton "J.C." Williams, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at his home.

Mr. Williams was born in Richmond County on July 6, 1923, to Lida W. Maness. He was a Sunday school teacher for 55 years. He retired from Springs Mill with 40 years of service and was a WWII veteran of the US Army.

In addition...

Johnny Reid  Greene

Johnny Reid Greene

Dec 21, 2018

Biscoe - Johnny Reid Greene, age 71, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Mr. Greene was born in Montgomery County on December 31, 1946, to Dewey and Mildred Davis Greene. He was retired from Joyce's Frame Shop and was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He...